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Trump’s pick for Department of Education chief meets with lawmakers

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Linda McMahon , the president's nominee to oversee the Education Department , said the department "is not working" McMahon 's confirmation hearing offered an odd political juxtaposition for a coveted government position.

The president called the department a "con job" and "a big con job" last week .

The Education Department's largest role is overseeing implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act .

At least 160 recent hires at the Department of Education received termination letters earlier this week .

Trump has already reshaped the organization as part of his recent purge of federal workers.

Linda McMahon , 76 , is a prominent member of the first family of professional wrestling.

McMahon is married to Vince McMahon , although the couple are reportedly separated and no longer in wrestling.

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